The teacher explains the context for the lesson, and asks questions about the topic.

Responding to Drama
Observes elements, techniques, and conventions in order to identify strengths and weaknesses (CI)

The students interpret the teacher in role, noting how she is feeling by reading her gesture, her voice and movement, and noting the use of contrast to portray nervousness. The students begin to think of the possibilities for further action in the drama by suggesting it's the shadows of the gargoyles which might frighten the nightwatchman.

Working in Role
Creates and develops a role for a specific situation (DI)

The students develop their ideas on how to play the nightwatchman's boss. Michael reflects on how he focused on Natasha to sustain his work in role.

Working in Role
Enacts and responds within a role (PK)

Michael responds to the dialogue provided by the students with appropriate gesture and movement.

Working in Role
Sustains in role an intended atmosphere or emotion (CI)

Michael reflects on how he focused on Natasha to sustain his work in role.

Creating Dramatic Space
Shapes dramatic space by positioning or moving bodies and objects meaningfully within it (PK, CI, DI)

The students use the information from their previous work and the story to create the gargoyles. Attention is given to frozen images, which use both horizontal and vertical space. The tension is enhanced by the teacher narration and the use of vocal techniques which are threatening.